For over 150 years, the Sumter Police Department has been serving the citizens of Sumter, South Carolina on the solid foundation of public trust and safety. Sumter PD officers serve a 40,000-strong town and are committed to treating all in our vibrant community fairly and with respect. We are a CALEA accredited agency and maintain their gold standard of serving and protecting our communities.
PARTNERS FOR CHILDREN: A grant awarded this summer to the Sumter Police Department by the Duke Energy Foundation was in turn given today to the Sumter School District in the form of school supplies for local students.
The funds were used to purchase an assortment of items including notebooks, folders and crayons that can be used by our schools' youngest and oldest learners.
As part of the community we serve and through our relationships and partnerships, we look forward to continued opportunities to make a difference in the lives of local children and their families.
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It's a football night in the Gamecock City!
If you plan to attend the Sumter High School games this season or other school district athletic activities, please remember that rules -- including a clear bag policy -- are in place for students and all attendees to follow:
🏈ALL elementary and middle school students (K-8th grade) must be accompanied by an adult 21 years old or older. This is for admittance and during the game. No students can be dropped off unattended.
🏈 Students will not be allowed to congregate anywhere in the athletic facilities. Unless they are in line at concessions or using the restroom, the expectation is for students to be in the bleachers enjoying the game.
🏈 Clear Bag Policy: Any bag brought into the athletic facilities must be clear.
🏈 ALL visitors must enter through the visitor side and remain on that side during the entire competition.
🏈 ALL Sumter School District middle/high school students MUST have their IDs to enter the competition.
🏈 No re-entry will be permitted. Tickets are non-refundable.
🏈 All Sumter School District facilities are alcohol/tobacco free.
🏈 Anyone caught smoking or vaping will be asked to leave.
🏈 No running, horseplay, or verbal/physical altercations are permitted.
🏈 No loitering inside or outside the athletic facilities are permitted.
🏈 Individuals who violate the alcohol and drugs policy or are involved in an altercation will be banned from athletic events for the rest of the school year.
Keep safety in mind and enjoy the game!
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On the original post from the district page these rules have been in place since 2019, and it mentioned all District schools
All this to attend a football game. 😒
Does this include student with medical needs who needs to carry supplies? I’m gonna purchase one when I can just double checking
So who is gonna enforce these said rules?
Only Sumter high mentioned??? Do we not have 3 high schools??
UPDATE (3:15 p.m. Aug. 21, 2025): Mr. Sarter was located by officers a short time ago. He is safe.
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MISSING: Officers are working to find Michael Sarter, 42.
Sarter was reported missing this morning. He was last seen leaving a Jessamine Trail residence on Saturday and was possibly taken Monday by an acquaintance to the bus depot on Harvin Street. There has been no known contact with him since that time.
He is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighs about 150 lbs., has brown eyes and hair, and tattoos on both arms. A clothing description is not available.
If you seen him or know where he is, please call the Sumter Police Department at 803-436-2700 or the nearest law enforcement agency. Always dial 911 in an emergency.
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UPDATE (3:15 p.m. Aug. 21, 2025): Mr. Sarter was located by officers a short time ago. He is safe.
Dude walking around in Camden looks like him but has cowboy hat on
Prayers and guidance in working out all matters ❤️
Just talked to his mother, he has been found!
I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for returning my boy home. You did go above and beyond to find him, as I know you are very busy. He has twin daughters that are 8 years old that would love to have their daddy back. I will be forever grateful ❤️🙏♥️🙏
Does the bus depot have cameras? I hope y’all find him safe.
Ptl
UPDATE (3:37 p.m. Aug. 21, 2025): Mr. Sanders was located and is safe.
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RUNAWAY: Officers are working to find Ayden Nasir Sanders, 16.
Sanders, of Church Street, was last seen before 8:45 this morning running down Charlotte Avenue toward Brown Street.
He is about 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighs about 100 lbs., and was wearing black joggers, black crocs, a black jacket with a Nike logo and a white T-shirt.
If you see him or know where he is, please call the Sumter Police Department immediately at 803-436-2700. Always dial 911 in an emergency.
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UPDATE (3:37 p.m. Aug. 21, 2025): Mr. Sanders was located and is safe.
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UPDATE (2 a.m. Aug. 20, 2025): Mr. Garner was located and is safe.
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MISSING: Officers are working to find Wilber Garner, 72.
Garner was last seen leaving his North Salem Avenue home at about 7 p.m. Tuesday and has not returned.
He was driving a white 1999 Mazda B2500 with a dealer tag and a missing sideview mirror.
Garner is 6 feet 3 inches tall, weighs about 230 lbs. and was wearing a red short-sleeved shirt, navy blue or gray cargo shorts and tan slip-on shoes.
If you see him, please call the Sumter Police Department immediately at 803-436-2700 or the nearest law enforcement agency. Always dial 911 in an emergency.
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UPDATE (2 a.m. Aug. 20, 2025): Mr. Garner was located and is safe.
Thank You Jesus
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Being a Police Officer in a CALEA Accredited Department means you belong to an agency that is committed to following best practice standards developed by federal, state, and local law enforcement executives through comprehensive research. This is one of the most successful methods for reaching administrative and operational goals, while also providing direction to personnel.
The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) was created in 1979 as a credentialing authority through the joint efforts of law enforcement’s major executive associations:
SPECIFICALLY, CALEA’S GOALS ARE TO:
